The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) may require the Supply and Delivery of Homeware and Home Appliance Bundles packs (which will be referred to as Tenancy Starter Packs) to NIHE tenants. The NIHE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in
the procurement process.
The objectives of this exercise are to:
– Gain an updated insight into the market capacity and potential innovative solutions and approaches;
– Gain an understanding of supplier awareness, engagement and opinions;
– Understand risks and issues;
– Identify barriers to participation.
As a caring and responsible social landlord, the NIHE’s Landlord Housing Services seek to offer our new tenants more than just a property by providing them with access to practical resources they need to set up their tenancy and make a lasting home. The NIHE is therefore considering the provision of the Supply and Delivery of Tenancy Starter Packs for its new tenants who have experienced homelessness (and a small number of existing tenants by exception). Over and above this baseline requirement, we may require any resulting contract to have flexibility/scalability in capacity such that other divisions within our organisation concerned with providing support within the homelessness sector can also avail of the provision for other service users – subject to funding availability.
Packs may contain a number of practical, essential household items including;
• Small electrical goods e.g. kettle, microwave.
• Bedding and towels.
• Crockery and cutlery.
• Cleaning items e.g. mop and bucket, dishcloths.
• Energy Saving items
Only suppliers who can provide all of the products listed in section II.2.4 below should register their interest.